Colonial Conflicts
Conflicts between colonists and Native Americans
What was a major cause of Bacon's Rebellion in 1676?
The Articles of Confederation
Which document served as the first constitution of the United States?
Manifest Destiny
Which concept justified American expansion into Native American territories in the 19th century?
The announcement of the end of slavery in Texas
What does Juneteenth commemorate?
The French and Indian War
Which conflict significantly impacted relations between British colonists and Native Americans in the mid-18th century?
The fear of too much federal power
What was a key argument of the Anti-Federalists during the Constitutional debates?
The decline of the Federalist Party
What was a significant political impact of the War of 1812?
It provided a source of free labor for plantation economies
How did the Transatlantic Slave Trade impact the economic structure of Colonial America?
Increased British taxation to pay for war debts
What was a major impact of the French and Indian War on the American colonies?
To free slaves only in the Confederate states
What was the primary goal of the Emancipation Proclamation?
It warned European powers against further colonization in the Americas
How did the Monroe Doctrine affect U.S. foreign relations?
Colonial assemblies with limited self-governance
What was a key feature of the political structure in Colonial America?
Taxation without representation
What was a key grievance listed in the Declaration of Independence?
The Anti-Federalists
Which group opposed the ratification of the Constitution and advocated for a Bill of Rights?
Forced relocation and loss of ancestral lands
What was a major effect of territorial expansion on Indigenous peoples in the 19th century?
Indentured servitude
Which system in Colonial America involved individuals working for a set period in exchange for passage to the colonies?
The presence of British troops in Boston
Which event heightened tensions between colonists and British authorities, leading to the Boston Massacre?
The Missouri Compromise
Which compromise attempted to balance the number of free and slave states in the early 19th century?
The Battle of Gettysburg
Which battle is often considered the turning point of the Civil War?
The election of Abraham Lincoln
Which event is often considered the immediate trigger of the Civil War?